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Create3D.io vs Modal
Modal offers serverless GPU compute for AI workloads, not a dedicated 3D generation UI.
ModalServerless cloud for AI and GPU workloads in PythonWhich to pick
Pick Create3D.io if you want…
- AI-driven 3D model generation
Pick Modal if you want…
- Serverless GPU-accelerated AI workloads
- Serverless AI compute
Side by side
- What it is
- Create3D.io:Create3D.io is an AI-powered studio that generates downloadable 3D models from text, images or multiview inputs.
- Modal:Modal provides serverless cloud infrastructure for building, training, and serving Python AI workloads with on-demand GPU and CPU compute.
- Best for
- Create3D.io:AI-driven 3D model generation
- Modal:Serverless GPU-accelerated AI workloads
- Who it’s for
- Create3D.io:Game developers, product designers, 3D artists, AR/VR creators, and makers needing quick 3D assets.
- Modal:AI engineers and data scientists building scalable Python models and pipelines
- Pricing
- Create3D.io:Freemium
- Modal:Freemium
- Plans
- Create3D.io:Free $0 · Creator $12.90 per month · Pro $25.90 per month · Studio $79.90 per month
- Modal:Starter $0 + compute · Team $250 + compute
- Works with
- Create3D.io:—
- Modal:Python, GCP Marketplace
Create3D.io features
- Text, Image & Multiview Generation. Create 3D models from a prompt, a single photo, or multiple reference views.
- Advanced Model Versions. Access V3.0 (textures, PBR, quad mesh) and V4.0 (high-quality geometry and richer textures).
- Unlimited Export Formats. Download assets as GLB, OBJ, FBX, STL, PLY, USDZ or 3MF.
- Asset Refinement Tools. Retexture, repair geometry, remesh, and render previews within the platform.
- Online Converter & Compressor. Convert and compress GLB/glTF files without limits for subscribers.
- Concurrent Tasks & Credits. Run up to 12 generation tasks simultaneously, with monthly credit pools.
Modal features
- Pay-per-second billing. Charges only for actual CPU, GPU, memory, and network usage, billed by the second.
- Instant autoscaling. Containers spin up/down in 1-2 seconds based on request volume.
- GPU-focused compute. Supports a range of Nvidia GPUs (A100, H100, RTX PRO 6000, etc.) with per-second pricing.
- Python-first containers. Deploy any containerized Python app, ideal for inference, training, and data pipelines.
- Integrated notebooks & sandboxes. Serverless notebooks and sandboxes that burst resources only when needed.
- Enterprise features. Custom domains, static IP proxy, RBAC, SSO, audit logs, and HIPAA compliance.
Create3D.io vs Modal FAQ
Is Create3D.io or Modal free?+
Create3D.io has a free plan; paid plans start at $12.90/month (Creator). Modal has a free plan (Starter) and paid plans.
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